The Springboks' preparations are well underway ahead of their opening Test match of the year against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.
Traditional tours between the Springboks and All Blacks will reportedly return in 2026, with SA Rugby and NZ Rugby believed to have agreed terms.
Springbok utility forward Kwagga Smith claims he is ready to be called up to face Ireland in the highly anticipated two-Test series in July.
The Springboks will be without powerhouse No 8 Jasper Wiese for a significant chunk of the upcoming season after he was hit with a six-match ban for foul play.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the foundation laid at the national team's second in-person alignment in Cape Town on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Springboks will kick off their second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town on Wednesday, a month before their opening clash of the season against Wales.